Michael B. Katz (April 13, 1939 – August 23, 2014) was an American historian and sociologist, known for his extensive work in the field of history at the University of Pennsylvania, where he taught for over 35 years. He held both a bachelor's and master's degree in social sciences from Harvard, later obtaining an Ed.D. in history. Katz was a Guggenheim Fellow and a member of the American Philosophical Society. He authored more than ten books and contributed to historical education at various institutions.
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Meaning of the name - Michael
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Michael B. Katz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware
Place of Death: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Harvard University
Occupation: social historian | university teacher | historian
Children: 1 daughter | 2 children from previous marriage
Employers: University of Pennsylvania
Awards Received: Albert B. Corey Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 13, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 13, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Aries 52 | 23 Aries 47 | 16 Cancer 34 |
| Moon | 14 Aquarius 55 | 4 Pisces 19 | 15 Aries 5 |
| Mercury | 6 Aries 4 | 28 Pisces 1 | 12 Leo 41 |
| Venus | 15 Pisces 48 | 17 Taurus 15 | 0 Cancer 44 |
| Mars | 12 Capricorn 32 | 3 Aries 1 | 2 Aquarius 58 |
| Jupiter | 24 Pisces 2 | 16 Cancer 51 | 8 Aries 5 |
| Saturn | 21 Aries 22 | 7 Aries 0 | 0 Taurus 21 |
| Uranus | 16 Taurus 23 | 29 Taurus 22 | 20 Taurus 59 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 8 | 2 Aries 40 | 20 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 29 Cancer 13 | 5 Aquarius 23 | 0 Leo 39 |
| Rahu | 9 Scorpio 26 | 6 Pisces 43 | 4 Scorpio 50 |
| Ketu | 9 Taurus 26 | 6 Virgo 43 | 4 Taurus 50 |
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